Health Library
Questions to Ask Your Child's Health Care Provider No parent wants to see his or her child suffer. A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. Becoming informed is one of the best coping mechanisms. Cancer is extremely complex and difficult to understand. It is important for you to ask questions so you are completely clear about the diagnosis and what to expect. It is also important to understand why certain tests are being done and what the treatment optio...
Quiste Dermoideo ¿Qué es un quiste dermoideo? Un quiste dermoideo es una bolsa o cavidad debajo de la piel que contiene tejidos que normalmente se encuentran en las capas exteriores de la piel. La bolsa forma una masa que es a veces visible cuando el bebé nace o es muy pequeño, sin embargo, a menudo no se la observa sino hasta algunos años más tarde. Generalmente, los quistes dermoideos se encuentran en la cabeza o el cuello y, a veces, en la cara. ¿Cuáles son las causas del quiste dermoideo? Un quiste ...
Quemaduras por el Sol ¿Qué son las quemaduras por el sol? Las quemaduras por el sol constituyen la reacción visible de la piel frente a la exposición a la radiación ultravioleta (su sigla en inglés es UV), rayos invisibles que forman parte de la luz solar. Estos rayos también pueden provocar daños no visibles a la piel. Las quemaduras múltiples y, o excesivas hacen que la piel envejezca prematuramente y pueden provocar cáncer de la piel. El cáncer de la piel es el tipo más común de cáncer en Estados Uni...
Queratosis Pilaris ¿Qué es la queratosis pilaris? La queratosis pilaris es un desorden de la piel frecuente caracterizado por la presencia de granos pequeños, con punta, que suelen aparecer en los antebrazos, los muslos y las nalgas. Esta condición empeora durante el invierno y normalmente desaparece en el verano. La queratosis pilaris no tiene causas conocidas, pero tiende a afectar al grupo familiar. Tratamiento de la queratosis pilaris: No suele ser necesario tratar esta condición, dado que normalmen...
Quistes Sebáceos ¿Qué son los quistes sebáceos? Los quistes sebáceos son protuberancias de crecimiento lento que se encuentran debajo de la piel y son inocuas; suelen aparecer en el cuero cabelludo, la cara, las orejas, la espalda o la ingle. Los quistes habitualmente contienen células cutáneas muertas y otras partÃculas de la piel. Tratamiento de los quistes sebáceos: El tratamiento médico habitual de los quistes sebáceos consiste en punzar la parte superior del quiste y extraer el contenido. No obstan...
quinone oxidoreductase 1 An enzyme inside cells that makes certain molecules less toxic. Also called quinone reductase.
quinone reductase An enzyme inside cells that makes certain molecules less toxic. Also called quinone oxidoreductase 1.
quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine A vaccine used to prevent anal, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. It is also used to prevent lesions that are caused by these viruses and that can lead to anal, cervical, vulvar, or vaginal cancer. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine is used in males and females aged 9-26 years. ...
QA A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. In clinical trials, QA makes sure that all parts of the trial follow the law and the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Also called quality assurance.
quality assurance A process that looks at activities or products on a regular basis to make sure they are being done at the required level of excellence. In clinical trials, quality assurance makes sure that all parts of the trial follow the law and the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Also called QA.
Quadramet A drug used to treat pain caused by bone cancer and other cancers that have spread to the bones. Quadramet is a type of radiopharmaceutical. Also called samarium Sm 153 lexidronam pentasodium.
qigong A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow and precise body movements with controlled breathing and mental focusing to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health.
qi In traditional Chinese medicine, vital energy or life force that keeps a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health in balance.
Q10 A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Q10 helps mitochondria (small structures in the cell) make energy. It is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). Q10 is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in fatty fish, beef, soybeans, peanuts, and spinach. It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer and heart disease and in the relief of side effects caused by...
quadrantectomy Surgical removal of the region of the breast (approximately one quarter) containing cancer.
quality of life The overall enjoyment of life. Many clinical trials assess the effects of cancer and its treatment on the quality of life. These studies measure aspects of an individual’s sense of well-being and ability to carry out various activities.
QS21 A substance from plants that is being studied together with vaccine therapy for its ability to improve the way the immune system responds to disease. It belongs to the family of drugs called saponin adjuvants.
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Stomach Cancer Write out your list of questions to ask your doctor so you don’t forget what you want to discuss. At first, the information you learn about your treatment options may seem overwhelming. You may ease the stress by allowing yourself the time to gather as much information as possible about your disease and its treatment. Then you can discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. You may find it helpful to make a list of your questions befo...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma At first, the information you learn about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You may ease the stress by allowing yourself the time to gather as much information as possible about the cancer and its treatment. That way, you can discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. In most instances, taking a few days to make a thoughtful decision about your treatment will not make a difference in your ability to be cured of the sarcom...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer At first, the information you learn about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You can ease some of this stress by asking your doctor how soon you need to decide on treatment, and gathering as much information as possible about your disease and its treatment. That way, you can discuss any questions or issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. To make it easier to remember what your doctor says, take notes during meetings or ask if you ca...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Oral Cancer At first, the information you receive about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You may ease the stress by allowing yourself time to gather as much information as possible about your disease and its treatment and to discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. You may find it helpful to make a list of your questions before seeing your doctor. To make it easier to remember what the doctor says, you may want to take notes during meetin...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma It helps to learn all you can about your disease and treatment choices so that you can take an active part in decisions about your medical care. Discuss these choices with your doctor, other health care professionals, and loved ones. Your doctor is the best person to answer your questions about treatment. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how s...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Esophageal Cancer At first, the information you learn about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You may be able to ease the stress by allowing yourself the time to gather as much information as possible about your disease and its treatment. That way, you can discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. You may find it helpful to make a list of your questions before seeing your doctor. Use the list of questions below as a starting place for the q...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Colorectal Cancer At first, the information you receive about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You can ease the stress by giving yourself time to gather as much information about your disease and its treatment options as you can. Then you can discuss your concerns with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. You may find it helpful to make a list of questions before seeing your doctor. Use the list of questions below as a starting place for the questions you wa...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for CML It helps to learn all you can about your disease and treatment choices so that you can take an active part in decisions about your medical care. Discuss these choices with your doctor, other health care professionals, and loved ones. Your doctor is the best person to answer your questions about treatment. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel during and after treatment. Ask how success...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Leukemia It helps to learn all you can about your disease and treatment choices so that you can take an active part in decisions about your medical care. Discuss these choices with your doctor, other health care professionals, and loved ones. Your doctor is the best person to answer your questions about treatment. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how successful th...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Breast Cancer If you have breast cancer, it helps to learn all you can about your disease, including what your treatment options are. This will allow you to take an active part in decisions about your medical care. Discuss your choices with your health care providers and loved ones. Your health care providers are the best people to answer your questions about treatment. Make sure you ask how the treatment and its side effects will change your daily life, and how you ...
Questions to Ask About Surgery for Primary Bone Cancer You’ll meet with your surgeon before surgery to talk about the procedure. Doctors who specialize in removing bone and soft tissue tumors are called orthopedic oncology surgeons. When you meet with your surgeon, you can ask any questions and address any concerns you have. Here are some questions to ask your surgeon: What are the risks of having this surgery? Are there alternatives to surgery? How many surgeries like this have you performed? How will ...
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Bladder Cancer You may feel overwhelmed at first with all the information about treatment options. Give yourself time to gather as much information as you can. Learn about your disease and the treatments. Discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones. You may find it helpful to make a list of your questions before seeing your doctor. You can use the list of questions below as a starting place. This list may make it easier to remember what the doctor sa...
Questions to Ask About Pain Medication Here are questions to ask your doctor before taking prescription pain medication: Is there an equivalent generic available, and what is the dosage? How should I take it? (For example, some medicines should be taken with food.) What are the side effects, and how will I know if a side effect is beginning? Could I try to prevent a side effect? Here is a list of all the medications I'm taking already -- will there be any harmful interactions? Should I stop taking my ov...
Quinone A class of organic compounds characterized by two atoms of oxygen at the site previously occupied by two atoms of hydrogen.
Quantitative Immunoglobulins Does this test have other names? IgA, IgE, IgG, IgM; immunology testing What is this test? This test measures the amount of antibodies called immunoglobulins in your blood. Your immune system makes antibodies to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other invaders that could harm your health. Your body makes several types of immunoglobulin antibodies: M, G, A, and E. They are called IgM, IgG, IgA, and IgE. IgG is found in your blood and tissue. IgM is mostly found in your blood. ...
Quantitative Influenza Antibody (Nasal or Throat Swab) Does this test have other names? Rapid influenza diagnostic test, direct immunofluorescence (DFA), indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) antibody staining. What is this test? This test checks for influenza antibodies in a sample of secretions from your nose or throat. Influenza is a common illness of the respiratory system. It can have serious health effects or even be fatal, especially if you have a weakened immune system. Influenza A is more common an...
Quinapril Hydrochloride Oral tablet What is this medicine? QUINAPRIL (KWIN a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take more medicine than directed. Do not stop taking this medicine except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional. Talk to your pediatricia...
Quinapril Hydrochloride, Hydrochlorothiazide Oral tablet What is this medicine? QUINAPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (KWIN a pril; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor. It is used to treat high blood pressure. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do...
Quinidine Gluconate Solution for injection What is this medicine? QUINIDINE (KWIN i deen) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. This medicine also helps to slow rapid heartbeats. It is also used to treat certain types of malaria. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle or infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in childre...
Quinidine Sulfate Oral tablet What is this medicine? QUINIDINE (KWIN i deen) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. This medicine also helps to slow rapid heartbeats. It is also used to treat certain types of malaria. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than ...
Quetiapine Fumarate Oral tablet, extended-release What is this medicine? QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. It is also used to treat major depression in combination with antidepressants. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. Take this medicine on an empty stomach or with...
Quinupristin, Dalfopristin Solution for injection What is this medicine? DALFOPRISTIN; QUINUPRISTIN (dal FOE pris tin; kwi NYOO pris tin) is a streptogramin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to pr...
Quazepam Oral tablet What is this medicine? Quazepam (KWA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat insomnia. This medicine helps you to fall asleep and sleep through the night. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. It is only for use at bedtime. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional. Talk to your pediatricia...
Quetiapine Fumarate Oral tablet What is this medicine? QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth. Swallow it with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If it upsets your stomach you can take it with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advi...
Q and A: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer from recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or repetitive behaviors (compulsions), which they feel they cannot control. Rituals such as hand-washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed in hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these rituals, however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety. Left untreated, obsession...
Events Calendar
Press
Volunteering
Newsletter
GET DIRECTIONS
2829 E. Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
|